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At a Glance
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(306)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blender
Mari
Mari
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Mari
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with its "Textures" and "Shading" features, achieving high scores of 9.5, while Mari's rendering features, although strong, do not match the same level of detail and versatility.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's "Mesh Repair" and "File Editing" functionalities are top-notch, scoring 9.1 and 9.3 respectively, making it a preferred choice for users needing robust editing tools, whereas Mari's editing capabilities are perceived as less comprehensive.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's superior "Dynamic Tessellation" and "UV Mapping" features, which are essential for detailed sculpting and texturing, scoring 8.6 and 8.3, while Mari's offerings in these areas are not as highly rated, leading to a less favorable comparison.
  • Users on G2 report that Blender's "Operating System" compatibility is rated at 9.6, indicating a wider range of support for different systems, while Mari's compatibility is lower, which may limit its usability for some users.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's "Content Library" and "Team Review" features score impressively at 9.0 and 9.3, respectively, facilitating better project management and collaboration, whereas Mari's project management tools are seen as less effective.
  • Users say that while both products have strong sculpting capabilities, Blender's overall ease of use and setup, with scores of 7.1 and 9.1, make it more accessible for beginners compared to Mari, which has a steeper learning curve with an ease of use score of 8.1.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
Mari
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
Mari
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
255
8.3
8
Ease of Use
7.2
257
8.1
8
Ease of Setup
9.1
24
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
224
7.6
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
252
10.0
7
Features by Category
8.0
144
Not enough data
Design
8.6
126
Not enough data
8.3
125
Not enough data
8.2
119
Not enough data
7.9
118
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
Move
8.7
127
Not enough data
9.0
131
Not enough data
8.9
132
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.3
127
Not enough data
7.8
116
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.1
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detail
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additive ManufacturingHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.8
31
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
6.5
13
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.0
28
Not enough data
Library
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Editing
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Platform
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
13
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Project Management
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
3.8
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
3.8
10
Not enough data
3.3
10
Not enough data
4.3
10
Not enough data
5.7
16
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
16
Not enough data
6.0
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
Mari
Mari
Blender and Mari are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Mari
Mari is categorized as 3D Painting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
Mari
Mari
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.7%
Design
9.0%
Graphic Design
6.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Other
55.9%
Mari
Mari
Motion Pictures and Film
25.0%
Media Production
16.7%
Education Management
16.7%
Animation
16.7%
Retail
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Alternatives
Blender
Blender Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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Maya
Maya
Add Maya
Mari
Mari Alternatives
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Add Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
Unity
Unity
Add Unity
Animaker
Animaker
Add Animaker
Discussions
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 Comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 Comments
Vlad K.
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 Comments
Ron L.
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
Mari
Mari Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Mari has no discussions with answers